Try Knifty Knitter for a Simple and fun Hobby
Loom Knitting is an enjoyable hobby.If you are looking for a hobby,try loom knitting. You can make wonderful handmade items for yourself or for one of a kind gifts. People who have carpal tunnel and arthritis will find loom knitting much easier on their hands than many other hobbies.
People have used knitting looms for thousands of years. A new interest has arisen in loom knitting as a hobby recently. Loom Knitting has had a new upsurge of interest with the introduction of the Knifty Knitters. The company which produces the Knifty Knitter is Provocraft.
They are an excellent economical way to start loom knitting. Check your local craft store, the looms are usually sold there. You can purchase the looms on the internet or at local stores that sell craft supplies.
There are several types of Knifty Knitters, the round ones come in several sizes, you can buy them singly or you can go for the whole set. If you choose to use the long looms, they are sold individually or in a set. There is also the flower loom for loom knitted flowers and small projects.
I discovered loom knitting when I saw a demonstration at Joann Fabrics, the lady doing the demo showed the Knifty Knitters and a number of items she had created with them. She had a lovely shawl to match her daughter’s prom gown and matching flip flops she had embellished with edging made on the Knifty knitter. A number of other loom knitted projects were also available to show the items that can be created on the Knifty Knitters.
Once I saw the projects that could be created on the looms, I knew I wanted the looms. I bought the round set, and got started. Hats are the easiest to start out with. Looming a hat with the Knifty Knitters takes about two hours ,it is a quick evening project.
Getting started on loom knitting is easy , all you need is two skeins and a loom. A good choice for one of the skeins is a contrasting yarn. Eyelash and other novelty yarns used with a knitting worsted make a nice hat. Knifty Knitter projects are easy and work up fast.
Once you are ready to make bigger projects, there are several books with great patterns for loom knitting. The internet offers lots of resources for patterns and advice, and Provocraft has patterns and tips on their web site.
I am glad I happened upon the Knifty Knitter demonstration, loom knitting has become one of the crafts I like to do most.
Knifty Knitter patterns are featured at http://www.funhobbyvideos.com/ as well as many other fun hobby videos.
